This disorder was formerly grouped with anxiety disorders prior to the DSM-5, and is characterized by persistent, intrusive, anxiety-provoking thoughts, often combined with a strong urge to perform repetitive, ritualistic behaviours.
A) agoraphobia
B) post-traumatic stress disorder
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder
D) generalized anxiety disorder

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The disorder described is obsessive-compulsive disorder, also known as OCD. It is characterized by persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) that cause anxiety, often accompanied by repetitive, ritualistic behaviors (compulsions) aimed at reducing the anxiety. Prior to DSM-5, it was grouped with anxiety disorders, but now OCD has its own category.

This Disorder Was Formerly Grouped with Anxiety Disorders Prior to the DSM-5